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How effective is an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator for treating cardiac arrest?
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ICD: The ICD is probably the most effective treatment for cardiac arrest as it is in place and monitoring for a shockable ventricular tachyarrhythmia. It is the fastest way to accomplish defibrillation.
Answered 5/19/2015
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